deficit
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Ferrari's average deficit to Mercedes in qualifying this year is 0.447 seconds, and that's a big margin to make up just on a swing of characteristics.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Mira Costa 9, Agoura 7: The Mustangs overcame a 6-1 deficit to win the Division 3 title at Cal State Fullerton.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
“The geopolitical risk premium may be fading, the structural supply deficit that emerged during the conflict has not disappeared,” he added.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The prior quarter’s deficit was revised to C$1.01 billion, wider than the previous estimate of C$706 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The three outs come quick—which is great for us because the deficit we need to overcome doesn’t increase.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing deficit
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